Our team
Jane Moriarty CGLLEN Executive Officer
After moving to the Great South Coast to begin her career, Jane was excited to return to her hometown in January 2020 to take up a Youth Project Officer role with CGLLEN. After initially managing our Resilient Ararat project, Jane progressed into the Executive Officer position in 2021.
With a background in health promotion, Jane is skilled in stakeholder engagement and project management. She enjoys working closely with local schools and industry to improve training and employment opportunities for local youth.
Email: eo@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 0429 352 135
Shelly Chalmers Business Manager
Shelly is our longest serving staff member, having worked at Central Grampians LLEN since March 2018. Shelly has over 10 years’ experience in the banking industry and spent six years working in local government with the economic development department.
She enjoys supporting her fellow colleagues and working across all CGLLEN’s various programs.
Email: business@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 5352 3266
Jessie Newton Communications Manager
Jessie joined CGLLEN in March 2019 after nine years working in local government as a media and communications officer. She also has extensive experience in print journalism and online platforms.
Jessie enjoys driving CGLLEN’s marketing strategy and finding new ways to boost our organisational profile.
Please contact Jessie for all media enquires:
Phone: 5352 3266
Email: media@cgllen.org.au
Benjamin Bailey-Webb Partnerships & Pathways Coordinator
Benj has been a member of the CGLLEN team since August 2024. He has valuable experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and program implementation through his previous roles in marketing and land management. He also owns his own accommodation business in the local area.
Benj has a passion for empowering young people and supporting them to pursue their career aspirations.
Email: swl@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 0417 589 973
Natalie Taurau Youth Project Officer (MATES)
Natalie joined our team in late 2023 as Youth Programs Support Officer. She has since taken on the role of Youth Project Officer, predominantly coordinating our MATES Mentoring program.
After completing secondary school, Nat worked in the aged care industry before taking time off to have her three daughters. Prior to joining the CGLLEN team, Natalie was employed locally as a receptionist.
She enjoys living and working in the local community and helping young people make positive changes in their lives.
Email: mates@cgllen.org.au
Phone:0432 204 840
Mellissa Allen Youth Project Officer (L2P)
Mellissa has been working in our TAC L2P Program since July 2024. Mell was born and raised in Ararat and has worked in various roles within the local community, including Woolworths and the Bendigo Bank. She is a friendly face at our front counter and enjoys interacting with L2P mentors and participants as part of her role.
Mell is dedicated to improving the employment prospects and social outcomes of young people by helping them gain the 120 hours driving experience needed for their probationary licence.
Email: L2P@cgllen.org.au
Phone: 0418 535 478